Minutes of May 16 Board Meeting

Minutes of the Stannard Beach Association Board
6/16/07

The meeting was called to order by President Brown at 11:05 am.

Budget Report:

Per John Reed: We spent $59,000 last year. The current cash on hand is $30,886. This is a drop in cash by almost $20,000.

Budget: Proposed $60,000, which includes a $5000 reserve.

Mill rate for town will go from 22.2 to 14.8. Taxes will go up about 30%.

Budget passed unanimously.

President’s Report:

During last year’s fireworks at Water’s Edge, there was trouble with parking. No room for emergency vehicles. Therefore, this July 2, during the fireworks, our security guards will be posed at the main entrance and below the entrance to Water’s Edge on Ripley Hill.

George Palmer:

- Need to cut back bushes around the tennis courts.
- Need to adjust ground level around repaved basketball court. Lip where someone could trip.

We are still looking for a chair for the beach picnic.

Fishman right-of-way:

- Agreement has been drafted regarding Association’s rights.
- Discussion about how to define our rights.
- Motion to amend agreement per discussion and that right of way be defined in the agreement.
- If agreement is not signed by 6/25, Board will meet to determine appropriate action.
- Motion passed.

Webber right-of-way:

- Trees on right-of-way on Avenue C
- Marty said would sign same agreement as Fishman acknowledging Beach Association rights.

Marc Madnick right-of-way:

- Passage by his house was paved
- Wants to sod
- No issue with this work

Meeting adjourned at 11:47 am.